Cooperative Education at Twin Lakes Secondary School
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education is for all Senior Students! Co-op enhances learning and will assist students bound for University, College, Apprenticeship or the Workplace make informed career decisions and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that essential in today's society. Cooperative Education courses are offered in all subject areas at all levels of achievement. Students may take co-op several times to gain work experience in a number of different career fields.
In Cooperative Education, students apply knowledge and skills they acquire in the classroom to real employment experiences through personalized placement learning plans. Two credit co-op students work in either mornings or afternoons in businesses and community organizations in Orillia and the surrounding area. Four credit co-op students work for the entire day. The 2 and 4 credit programs allow students in grade 11 and 12 to develop job search skills, experience the job application process, and learn employability /industry specific skills.
In Cooperative Education, students apply knowledge and skills they acquire in the classroom to real employment experiences through personalized placement learning plans. Two credit co-op students work in either mornings or afternoons in businesses and community organizations in Orillia and the surrounding area. Four credit co-op students work for the entire day. The 2 and 4 credit programs allow students in grade 11 and 12 to develop job search skills, experience the job application process, and learn employability /industry specific skills.
Benefits of Co-op:
- Experience hands-on learning
- "Test-drive" career options
- Earn credits in a variety of subject areas
- Explore different career paths
- Develop skills and habits required in the workplace
- Meet your Specialist High Skills Major requirement
- Get connected with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- Gain valuable work experience that will help build a resume for post secondary programs and future employment
More information about Cooperative Education can be found by clicking here
Interested in learning more about Specialist High Skills Majors? Watch the video below or click here for more information!
Visit the "Current Students" tab to of our website to learn more about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.